Fang Yong read the manuscript handed to him by Feng Haidong. As he read the contents, his expression gradually changed, from relaxed to somewhat serious.

However, as he read on, Fang Yong's increasingly furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

While drinking tea, Feng Haidong also observed Fang Yong's expression.

Even today, newspaper editors and chief editors still retain some of the literary spirit of their generation.

Or, to paraphrase some authors who later wrote about popular elements, today's editors and chief editors are very artsy.

Therefore, they not only pay attention to the writing style of the article, but also care a lot about the wording and sentence structure.

They also care about whether the content expressed in the article has depth.

Articles that may delve deeper into and reveal social phenomena are often favored by editors and chief editors today.

Of course, they don't publish just any article. After all, newspapers and magazines still have a lot of influence, so they need to consider the social impact that the article might have.

After reading Feng Haidong's article, Fang Yong sat there in deep thought for a long time.

Finally, Fang Yong spoke up: "Hai Dong, your article is indeed well written. Your writing skills are evident in your language and sentence structure. However, the issues you reveal in this article may still have some negative impacts."

Feng Haidong remained calm, probably anticipating what the editor-in-chief would say.

So he didn't get too excited and calmly said, "Editor-in-Chief Fang, you must be aware of the phenomena I've revealed. I'm not criticizing those phenomena; I just hope to use this article to remind that our teachers should have professional ethics."

Seeing that Fang Yong was still deep in thought, Feng Haidong continued, "Moreover, the things I wrote in my article are true stories. I just experienced them at my son's school yesterday. I think my son's homeroom teacher is a teacher with great professional ethics."

After thoroughly investigating the matter and realizing he had indeed wronged the student, he proactively apologized. This demonstrates exemplary conduct as a teacher, which is why I wrote this article. I believe my son's homeroom teacher deserves praise, and this behavior is worthy of emulation by other teachers.

Fang Yong nodded in agreement: "Yes, you're right."

Seeing that Editor-in-Chief Fang was starting to soften his stance, Feng Haidong continued, "Our teachers are gardeners who educate and nurture people. If all teachers could be like my son's homeroom teacher, daring to admit their mistakes and apologize to their students, it would be wonderful."

"With a teacher like this as a role model, I believe that at least the students in my son's class will be of good character in the future."

After being persuaded by Feng Haidong's words, editor-in-chief Fang Yong was finally convinced.

"Yes, you're right. The character of students is indeed a major problem these days. With the economy developing rapidly and our living standards improving, people's character should naturally improve as well."

Upon hearing this, Feng Haidong understood that his manuscript should be approved by the editor-in-chief.

Fang Yong said with a smile, "Hai Dong, I consider this article acceptable. I'll take some time to polish it a bit later, and then when Wang Quan comes back, I'll have him arrange for it to be published."

Upon hearing this, Feng Haidong quickly stood up and said, "Thank you so much, Editor-in-Chief Fang. I am truly flattered that you would personally polish my work. You have gone to so much trouble."

Fang Yong also stood up and shook hands with Feng Haidong, saying, "Don't be so polite, Haidong. Come visit me anytime you have time. I think you have some unique insights into folk culture. When you have time, we can sit down and have a good chat, or you can come to my house. I'll prepare some good tea and we can have a good talk."

Feng Haidong naturally replied, "Yes, yes, it's my honor to learn from you, Editor-in-Chief Fang. I will definitely visit you when I have time."

After chatting with Fang Yong for a while, Feng Haidong got up to say goodbye again.

"Editor-in-Chief Fang, I'll head back now. I took leave from the factory this morning, so I need to get back. We can chat again when we have time. I'll bring a bottle of good wine to visit you then, and we can have a proper, heartfelt conversation."

Fang Yong smiled and said as he saw him off, "Okay, okay, Haidong, be careful on your way back. Be sure to come visit me at home when you have time."

Feng Haidong only asked Fang Yong to see him to the door, and did not ask Fang Yong to see him off any further, before he took his leave.

Coincidentally, when Feng Haidong was pushing his bicycle out, he bumped into Wang Quan, who was returning from outside.

"Haidong, what brings you here? Oh, you're here to deliver the manuscript, right? I had an interview assignment today and just got back. Could you give me the manuscript first?"

Feng Haidong said with a smile, "I just came from Editor-in-Chief Fang's place, and you're back now."

Wang Quan was somewhat surprised: "You gave the manuscript to the editor-in-chief?"

Feng Haidong nodded and said, "Yes, I happened to run into Editor-in-Chief Fang when I came here, so I gave him the manuscript and asked him to check it out for me."

Wang Quan said, "Oh, that's fine too, as long as the editor-in-chief approves it."

Feng Haidong said, "Editor-in-Chief Fang asked me to tell you that you'll still be the editor in charge. Remember to give me a good page layout. I'll treat you to drinks sometime."

Wang Quan readily agreed: "Sure, as long as the editor-in-chief has no problem, I definitely have no problem."

Feng Haidong waved his hand and said, "Then I'll leave to Editor Wang. I've taken leave to come here, and I need to get back to the factory."

Upon hearing this, Wang Quan asked, "Haidong, does your factory still have any work?"

Feng Haidong sighed helplessly and said, "Where is the work? Last month we only had a few small jobs, and this month there's been absolutely no work."

Wang Quan also sighed and said, "The competition outside is fierce these days, and your factory still lacks competitiveness."

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